14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Other Translations of Proverbs 10:14

King James Version

14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

English Standard Version

14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

The Message

14 The wise accumulate knowledge - a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much - a sheer waste. The Road to Life Is a Disciplined Life

New King James Version

14 Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

New Living Translation

14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:14

Commentary on Proverbs 10:14

(Read Proverbs 10:14)

Whatever knowledge may be useful, we must lay it up, that it may not be to seek when we want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by hearing the word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made of God unto us wisdom.